For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,189 students in Lake City, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 86 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lake City, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lake City, MN are Bluff View Elementary School and Lincoln Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake City, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluff View Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1156 W Lakewood Ave
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4551
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4551
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Garden St
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4553
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4553
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake City, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake City, MN include Bluff View Elementary School and Lincoln Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Lake City?
2 public schools are located in Lake City.
What percentage of students in Lake City go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lake City are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City?
Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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